Monthly Archives: March 2011

This painting is part of a nature series I created for imprinting on souvenir sportswear. The illustrations were sold nationally in hotel and resort boutique gift shops. I love watching the birds at the feeders outside my studio window. The … Continue reading →

My son grew up without my parents in his life, as they were killed in a car accident when I was young. He knew them only from the old photos we have in our home. He would ask me, “Mom, … Continue reading →

This illustration is a little off beat for most of my work, but was inspired by a middle school class studying the meaning of hypocrisy. At the time, my son and I had a discussion of how he could approach … Continue reading →

Astonishment! Today I found this first flower just feet from the layers of snow. I have no idea from where it migrated to sprout next to the east side foundation. This is in a bed that I cleared from old … Continue reading →

I paint more in good weather! I always find it easier to be creative when the snow is gone and green and colorful growth surrounds my home and studio. I am itching to be able to work in the gardens. … Continue reading →

Since the 70’s I’ve been intrigued with nocturnal paintings, especially since the solar eclipse that I viewed in 1979. This is an oil painting I created after that eclipse, a full moon with the portrait of a red haired girl. … Continue reading →

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read Pride and Prejudice and watched the numerous film versions. Whenever I need “comfort reading”, I turn to Jane Austen. Last week I had a doctor’s appointment, and not wanting to touch … Continue reading →